see my post a bit ago.
there is no need to put in a piece of pipe.
if you do that you have 3 clamped junctions.

if you do what I suggested..............you have one, which I hope is
obvious ........and is more  desirable. , 1 rather than 3.
the fewer junctions, clamps, and connections, the better.
Scott
www.turbovans.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Lincoln" <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 9:00 AM
Subject: Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?

> Ok, I'm back again.
>
> I am thinking that no matter if that plastic fuel line connection
> (connects
> fuel line between the "fire wall") has failed or not I will be replacing
> it.
> I've heard others speak of replacing this with a bit of copper tubeing. I
> searched but couldn't find the post. I'm wondering if anyone has any
> advice
> on this:
>
> 1) What size copper tube will i need?
> 2) Do I have to have something that is slightly barbed or will the fuel
> hose
> clamp tightly enought to a smooth pipe?
>
> Any advice and wisdom is greatly appreciated.
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '90 Carat (Grover)
> '86 (We call this one Parts)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus